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Everyone saying Gilligans is the place to be has got it right. Yes gilligans is a party hostel which includes nearly everything you will need.
I called to make a reservation and I spoke with middi she was very helpful making sure my dates were correct middi was singing away to her self whilst taking my booking.
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Great stay here, had an 8 bed dorm. Great balcony, clean comfy beds. Met so many great people and there's a lot of social activities. 2 negatives; you can't bring your own alcohol (annoying as we are backpackers and need to pre drink a lot) and you have to pay for the wifi which has the worst connection ever. Other...
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I have stayed and as I write this I am staying here and now. I have experienced so many problems with the staff especially the supervisor MARC on my arrival this guys attitude stank! It's only as the days passed I was told by other member of staff in there own words he was a moron. And to the other...
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I didnt actually stay here but i did come to the night club nearly every night of my trip and I loved it! Such an awesome vibe, amazing music and great drinks. And always busy! We came on Tuesday night and had so much fun!

A group of us stayed here for our last few nights in Australia and it is one of the best hostels we have stayed in. Perfect location. The facilities are fantastic with a pool and club attached, kitchen for every floor, balcony with the rooms. The rooms are comfortable with great bathrooms and lockers for valuables. The staff are really...
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Great hostel, it busy and lively and great for meeting people. The rooms are clean as are the bathrooms and communal kitchens (one on each floor so they do not get crowded). The bar is a little crazy but good fun. They do great food and drink deals and the food is very tasty. The live music in the early...
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We stayed in a 4 bed private room for the first leg of our travels in Australia. Not much to complain about. Housekeeping clean the bathroom every day, (the housekeeping team deserve a lot of praise!) clean sheets every 5 days and the travel desk downstairs are so helpful! Always able to give advice/tips on how to save money.
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Thank you for your review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us at Gilligan’s. We pride ourselves on providing cleanliness and a comfortable stay for all of our guests, so we are glad to hear that this exceeded your expectations and your comments will be passed on to the relevant departments. Our security staff are...
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There's nothing much to say - Gilligans is just awesome! If you go to Cairns then definitely go there, the rooms are super clean, every floor has its own kitchen so it's not super crowded, the pool area is nice and it is located very central. Even people who don't stay at Gilligans always end in the Gilligans bar on...
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We love hearing about our guests awesome experiences with us, so thank you very much for taking the time to send us your feedback! Our spacious clean kitchens on every floor provide a great spot to mingle with fellow travellers, however if you don’t feel like cooking our talented chefs are on hand in our bar (and don’t forget our...
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I visited a while ago and it's a nice clean hostel with really good facilities! Would recommend to anyone who is looking for fun and partying with lots of like minded people! Probably not the best choice of you are after a decent sleep every night as it can be quite noisy. The food was good value and although it...
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It’s great to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us at Gilligan’s and our fantastic facilities. We do recommend that for a good nights’ sleep to book a higher level floor, however earplugs are also available for purchase at our 24 hour reception. Thank you for taking the time to submit your positive review!
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This is a very good hostel, feels almost like a hotel. The rooms are clean and spacey as long as you're in a 6 bed dorm. These rooms are on a higher level, which also means you don't have any problems with the noise from the bar/club. I was a bit afraid this was only about partying but even if...
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Wow what an awesome review! Thanks so much for sharing your comments on Tripadvisor, I’m sure other travellers will find your feedback useful when planning their travels. Spacious kitchens are available on every floor as well as a chill-out communal area, which makes Gilligan’s a great spot to meet fellow travellers! En-suite facilities are also included in all of our...
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Pool

Free Parking

Bar/Lounge

About the property

Wheelchair access

Things to do

Pool

Bar/Lounge

Room types

Non-Smoking Rooms

Internet

Paid Wifi

Paid Internet

Services

Free Parking

Shuttle Bus Service

Multilingual Staff

Self-Serve Laundry

Official Description (provided by the hotel)

Gilligan's is the ultimate experience in accommodation and entertainment set in the heart of Cairns. Offering guests stylish backpacker accommodation, nightly entertainment and a relaxed atmosphere whilst soaking up the sun, why choose to stay anywhere else?All room types are fully equipped with full en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning and four floors of communal areas. Or perhaps try our deluxe dormitories; designed to offer that little bit extra. Available in 4 and 6 bed configurations, these rooms offer TVs, refrigerators and some have a private balcony to kick back and relax after a long day at the reef, rainforest or even a lazy day by our pool.Free linen, Free car parking, Free crockery use in kitchens, VIP prices for in house guests, Half price to our international DJ eventsand so much more...more less

Additional Information about Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort

Address: 57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns, Queensland4870, Australia

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Location:Australia > Queensland > Cairns Region > Cairns

Price Range (Based on Average Rates):
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Hotel Class:3.5 star — Gilligans Backpackers Hotel & Resort 3.5*

Number of rooms: 120

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